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DealerBuilt LightYear DMS Certified by Premium Automaker for Retail Delivery Reporting Integration
Announcement from DealerBuilt DealerBuilt, an enterprise Dealer Management System (DMS) provider for retail automobile dealerships, announced that its LightYear DMS has been certified by premium automaker BMW of North America (BMW NA) for Retail Delivery Reporting...
Some Radical Truth on Paid Search Advertising
By Lisa Gener, Vice President of Sales, Dealer Alchemist I’m running as fast as I can, not from something but, for something. My lungs are on fire, I’m sweating, there’s no one else around… and then the alarm sounds. I’m flooded with adrenaline and the realization...
An Intense Follow Up Plan for Successful Car Sales Consultants
By Susan Gaytan, Director of Dealer Engagement & Training, Alan Ram’s Proactive Training Solutions It’s hard to believe that 2022 is around the corner and I think we can all agree this year has been an eventful one. The demand for both new and used vehicles has...
Five Ways to Fill Open Positions Faster
By Christina Wofford, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Digital Air Strike Many dealerships already had a problem recruiting and keeping quality employees, but the Covid-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the issue. The “Great Resignation” also...
Don’t Let “Writer’s Block” Stop Your Video Marketing Efforts
By Tim James, COO, FlickFusion Most dealerships understand the importance of effective marketing. Heck, you’ve been doing it for years. Every medium, every day and go big on Friday! As online content has grown, so has consumer preference for video. In fact, according...
Is This a Step in the Right Direction?
By Sean Reyes, Chief Marketing Officer, Recall Masters It is always encouraging to see our government taking steps to ensure the safety of drivers on our roads. And I am fully aware of the hurdles and challenges they face from dealerships to OEMs to consumers, as well...
Just Because You’ve Lowered Rebates Doesn’t Mean You’ve Solved the Problem
By Rusty West, President & CEO, Market Scan Information Systems For everyone involved in the automotive industry, 2021 continues to be a very interesting year where the only constant is change. We all know the story by now; consumer demand is high, inventory is...
GWC Warranty Selects Wrench as a Preferred Facility Repair Partner
Announcement from GWC Warranty GWC Warranty customers now have the option to order an ASE-certified mobile mechanic to fix their vehicles at home, at work, or on the road GWC Warranty, the automotive industry’s best-in-class provider of F&I solutions for used...
How to Maximize Your Claims Yield
By Scot Eisenfelder, CEO, APCO Holdings/EasyCare One of the most overlooked metrics in auto dealerships is claims yield. This metric measures the percentage of paid service claims that your dealership gets from vehicle service contracts (VSCs) and other F&I...
Why You Should Dig Deeper into Social Media Marketing
Tiffany Peeler, VP of Sales & Operations, Proactive Dealer Solutions How far will customers drive to buy the cars they desire? Before this year, I would have said buyers stick close to home. But, it’s a seller’s market and customers are expanding their online...
Brightline Dealer Advisors Adds Compliance Training to Portfolio – Allows Auto Dealerships to Stay on Top of Legal and Regulatory Environment
Announcement from Brightline Dealer Advisors Brightline Dealer Advisors (BDA) announced it has added a robust suite of compliance services to its portfolio. Through partnerships with industry leaders in compliance, Mosaic Compliance Services and Automotive Compliance...
Watertown Ford Chrysler Celebrates 20 Years of Tradition with Famous Dinner
Announcement from Watertown Ford Chrysler Watertown Ford Chrysler today announced that it will host its 20th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 25, 2021 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The traditional, sit-down Thanksgiving dinner–which is free...
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